Mark the letter A, B, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the blanks. Adult friendships often stay strong with small interactions called ‘friendship snacks’. These are short messages or shared things like memes that help keep the connection alive (18) __________. These small actions don’t replace deep bonding, (19) __________ until friends can meet or talk more substantially. Natalie Pennington, who is an expert in communication, says that these short messages can be (20) __________. While some people spend many hours together to solidify a friendship, (21) __________ to deepen bonds. Phone calls or voice memos can enhance this effect, as hearing a friend’s voice can evoke humour and shared memories. Additionally, some people emphasise the joy in making a friend laugh. Routine check-ins, whether through texts, emails, or calls, are part of what psychologists call ‘mundane maintenance’, (22) __________ long-term relationships. Small gestures signal care and (23) __________, with each friendship having its unique rhythm of interaction. In today’s world, where direct contact is less frequent, these ‘friendship snacks’ are vital for sustaining relationships. These small actions don’t replace deep bonding, (19) __________ until friends can meet or talk more substantially

Câu 25:

Mark the letter A, B, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the blanks.

Adult friendships often stay strong with small interactions called ‘friendship snacks’. These are short messages or shared things like memes that help keep the connection alive (18) __________. These small actions don’t replace deep bonding, (19) __________ until friends can meet or talk more substantially. Natalie Pennington, who is an expert in communication, says that these short messages can be (20) __________. While some people spend many hours together to solidify a friendship, (21) __________ to deepen bonds. Phone calls or voice memos can enhance this effect, as hearing a friend’s voice can evoke humour and shared memories. Additionally, some people emphasise the joy in making a friend laugh. Routine check-ins, whether through texts, emails, or calls, are part of what psychologists call ‘mundane maintenance’, (22) __________ long-term relationships. Small gestures signal care and (23) __________, with each friendship having its unique rhythm of interaction. In today’s world, where direct contact is less frequent, these ‘friendship snacks’ are vital for sustaining relationships.

Natalie Pennington, who is an exApert in communication, says that these short messages can be (20) __________

Lời giải:

Đáp án đúng: C

Giải thích: Đây là cấu trúc so sánh bằng: as+Adjective1+and+Adjective2+as+Noun+Verb. Việc lặp lại "as" trước "beneficial" là không cần thiết (loại B) và câu cần động từ ở cuối để hoàn chỉnh sự so sánh (loại A thiếu are, loại D dùng be sai thì/ngữ pháp).

Câu 26:

Mark the letter A, B, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the blanks.

Adult friendships often stay strong with small interactions called ‘friendship snacks’. These are short messages or shared things like memes that help keep the connection alive (18) __________. These small actions don’t replace deep bonding, (19) __________ until friends can meet or talk more substantially. Natalie Pennington, who is an expert in communication, says that these short messages can be (20) __________. While some people spend many hours together to solidify a friendship, (21) __________ to deepen bonds. Phone calls or voice memos can enhance this effect, as hearing a friend’s voice can evoke humour and shared memories. Additionally, some people emphasise the joy in making a friend laugh. Routine check-ins, whether through texts, emails, or calls, are part of what psychologists call ‘mundane maintenance’, (22) __________ long-term relationships. Small gestures signal care and (23) __________, with each friendship having its unique rhythm of interaction. In today’s world, where direct contact is less frequent, these ‘friendship snacks’ are vital for sustaining relationships.

While some people spend many hours together to solidify a friendship, (21) __________ to deepen bonds

Lời giải:

Đáp án đúng: D

Giải thích: Cần một mệnh đề hoàn chỉnh đối lập với mệnh đề đầu (While some people...). Để chỉ "những người khác," ta dùng đại từ số nhiều "others". Động từ "give" (cho, thực hiện) đi kèm với danh từ số nhiều "exchanges" (các trao đổi nhanh chóng).

Câu 27:

Mark the letter A, B, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the blanks.

Adult friendships often stay strong with small interactions called ‘friendship snacks’. These are short messages or shared things like memes that help keep the connection alive (18) __________. These small actions don’t replace deep bonding, (19) __________ until friends can meet or talk more substantially. Natalie Pennington, who is an expert in communication, says that these short messages can be (20) __________. While some people spend many hours together to solidify a friendship, (21) __________ to deepen bonds. Phone calls or voice memos can enhance this effect, as hearing a friend’s voice can evoke humour and shared memories. Additionally, some people emphasise the joy in making a friend laugh. Routine check-ins, whether through texts, emails, or calls, are part of what psychologists call ‘mundane maintenance’, (22) __________ long-term relationships. Small gestures signal care and (23) __________, with each friendship having its unique rhythm of interaction. In today’s world, where direct contact is less frequent, these ‘friendship snacks’ are vital for sustaining relationships.

Routine check-ins, whether through textas, emails, or calls, are part of what psychologists call ‘mundane maintenance’, (22) __________ long-term relationships

Lời giải:

Đáp án đúng: B

Giải thích: Cần một mệnh đề quan hệ không xác định (bắt đầu bằng which) để bổ sung thông tin cho cụm từ ngay trước nó là 'mundane maintenance'. Cụm từ "which is essential for" (điều cần thiết cho) là đúng cấu trúc và nghĩa, bổ nghĩa cho "mundane maintenance" như một thứ thiết yếu cho các mối quan hệ lâu dài.

Câu 28:

Mark the letter A, B, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the blanks.

Adult friendships often stay strong with small interactions called ‘friendship snacks’. These are short messages or shared things like memes that help keep the connection alive (18) __________. These small actions don’t replace deep bonding, (19) __________ until friends can meet or talk more substantially. Natalie Pennington, who is an expert in communication, says that these short messages can be (20) __________. While some people spend many hours together to solidify a friendship, (21) __________ to deepen bonds. Phone calls or voice memos can enhance this effect, as hearing a friend’s voice can evoke humour and shared memories. Additionally, some people emphasise the joy in making a friend laugh. Routine check-ins, whether through texts, emails, or calls, are part of what psychologists call ‘mundane maintenance’, (22) __________ long-term relationships. Small gestures signal care and (23) __________, with each friendship having its unique rhythm of interaction. In today’s world, where direct contact is less frequent, these ‘friendship snacks’ are vital for sustaining relationships.

Small gestures signal care and (23) __________, with each friendship having its unique rhythm of interaction

Lời giải:

Đáp án đúng: C

Giải thích: Câu cần một cụm động từ song song với động từ "signal" (Small gestures signal care and... ). Cụm động từ cần có trợ động từ tình thái (can) và động từ nguyên mẫu (boost) để chỉ khả năng xảy ra trong hiện tại. "can boost the feeling of connection" (có thể thúc đẩy cảm giác kết nối) là hợp lý nhất về thì và ý nghĩa.

Câu 1:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation

Lời giải:

Đáp án đúng: A

A. flatters /z/ (âm /z/)

B. judges /ɪz/ (âm /ɪz/)

C. prizes /ɪz/ (âm /ɪz/)

D. teases /ɪz/ (âm /ɪz/)

Trong trường hợp này, A. flatters (phát âm /z/) là từ khác biệt so với B, C, D (phát âm /ɪz/).

Câu 2:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from that of the other three in pronunciation

Lời giải: